The Anaheim Ducks’ Fan Guide To The 2022-23 NHL Season
By Jim Lynch
2022-23 Preview:
As I already mentioned, this season is going to be a tough one for the Ducks. They are a better team on paper from last season, but they need to jump a lot of teams to get into the playoffs.
For them to make the playoffs they need to finish in front of some combination of Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Vegas and LA. That is not an easy task without even mentioning the Central Division teams hoping to get in with a wild card spot.
This season will be about the young players on the roster again. Zegras and Terry are in contract years, and Jamie Drysdale has someone to learn from on the blueline with John Klingberg on the roster.
Leadership:
General Manager: Pat Verbeek
Head Coach: Dallas Eakins
On the ice, the Ducks lost their best leader this past season when Ryan Getzlaf decided to retire near the end of last season. Getzlaf spent 17 seasons with the Ducks playing in 1157 games. The former captain even won a championship with the franchise.
Check out a quick tribute from his last game with the team.
Getzalf will certainly be missed. His departure starts a new era in Anaheim, one with Zegras and company at the center. Still, the team does not officially have a captain for next season.